COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER - FALL 2018

Pirates CARE-a-van Visits Numerous Area Events

The 2017 Pirates CARE-a-van, presented by Highmark, took place from Wednesday, December 6 through Friday, December 8 and included stops at numerous private community events leading up to PiratesFest at PNC Park.

The CARE-a-van hosted a total of 19 events that impacted nine cities in the greater Pittsburgh area. It included stops in Erie, PA; Altoona, PA -- home of the Pirates' Double-A affiliate, the Altoona Curve; Morgantown, WV -- home of the Pirates' Short Season Class-A affiliate, the West Virginia Black Bears; Youngstown, OH; Wheeling, WV; and more.

The CARE-a-van featured three separate Pirates groups traveling throughout the region. Pirates personnel and Pirates Charities, the philanthropic arm of the ballclub, partnered with local non-profits to assist with projects and services, and to visit schools and community organizations.

The events included:

Wednesday, December 6

Adopt-a-School event at Ritchie Elementary School in Wheeling, WV

Adopt-a-Family event with the Salvation Army in Bellevue, PA

Highmark Caring Place Family Christmas Party at Fun-Fore-All in Cranberry Township, PA